CAMEL RIDE – Nomadic Essential Travel

7-NIGHT ADVENTURE: FROM BUSHLAND TO MOORLAND

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A camel walking safari with us provides the perfect acclimatization for climbing Mt. Kenya. Tumaren, situated over a mile above sea level, offers an ideal environment for adjusting to the thinner air you’ll experience on the mountain. The journey begins with a collection by vehicle from Nanyuki or a private charter to our conservation area.

7-NIGHT MATHEW’S RANGE WALKING SAFARI

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Start your adventure with a scenic flight or a 6-hour drive to the OlDonyoUasin airstrip, located northeast of the Mathews Range. The flight offers stunning aerial views of the landscape you’ll traverse on foot, while the drive from Nanyuki is equally picturesque. For those driving, we’ll arrange pickup from the scheduled flight into Nanyuki.

Throughout the safari, a team of camels will travel separately to carry supplies, setting up camp each day before your arrival. Riding camels will be available for the group. As you walk along an ancient footpath, used for millennia to reach markets on the western side of the mountains, you’ll encounter Samburu and Rendille people, adorned in traditional beads and vibrant attire, using the same route. Along the trail, massive boulders cling to the mountainside, wrapped in the roots of fig trees, creating an awe-inspiring natural landscape.

The pristine forests of the Mathews Range are home to diverse wildlife, including species yet to be described by science. The colorful De Brazza Monkey, only recently discovered in this region, is one of many fascinating creatures you might encounter. The area remains largely unexplored, making it an exciting destination for nature lovers.

Your final night will be spent at Kitich Camp, a luxury tented camp nestled in a river valley teeming with wildlife. Elephants, Buffalo, Bushbuck, and Waterbuck are common, while Hyenas, Leopards, and Lions also roam the area, though they are harder to spot.

6-NIGHT WILDERNESS ADVENTURE: PINNACLES, RIVERS & PLAINS

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4 NIGHT CAMEL-SUPPORTED WALKING SAFARI

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3 NIGHT WALKING SAFARI

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The towering rocky outcrop known as Nyasura will be visible from miles away as you approach. This sacred ground has been used for millennia by hunters and those seeking refuge. Around the rocks and within the caves, you’ll find ancient graves, flints, and pounding stones known as boluses.

We will camp beside Nyasura, and after an afternoon exploration, we’ll hike up its slopes to enjoy a breathtaking view and a sundowner. The rest of the safari will take you through lush Acacia bush country, teeming with plains game and the predators that hunt them. Encounters with lions, leopards, hyenas, or wild dogs are not uncommon along this route.

The river, a favorite haunt for our elephants who delight in its muddy stretches, offers an excellent opportunity to observe, study, and photograph these magnificent creatures up close. After a memorable time at the river camp, you will be transferred to your next destination with a warm farewell from the entire team.

Each morning, we’ll set off with our riding camels carrying heavier cameras, water, and snacks, while the rest of the camels transport the tents, fly sheets, and kitchen gear to the next camp. This safari concludes on the banks of the EwasoNyiro River, Kenya’s second largest river, offering a grand finale to your adventure.